Project 6

We need your help to build the best support around alcohol and other drugs for + people in . If you have experience/knowledge/interest in this type of support please drop in this evening at 24 Cumberland Street, Sheffield, 5pm-7pm

This we want to highlight the harms experienced by friends and family helping a loved one facing challenges around their alcohol use.

The Concerned Others service in Keighley provides support and advice for those family members who often feel so alone in what they are dealing with. They are also the ones who are most likely to be there if their loved decides they want to make changes.

We are delighted to announce we have appointed Jo Jepson as our new Chief Executive Officer at Project 6, effective from 2 September 2024.

Read the full statement ➡️ https://project6.org.uk/appointment-of-new-project-6-ceo/

If you haven't already heard, we're moving in Sheffield from Abbeydale Road!

From the 1st July we'll be based at Cumberland St in the city centre.

The only thing that's changing is the building, get in touch if you want to find out how it might affect you.

** Alert** We have experienced a considerable number of non fatal overdoses in the last 24 hours in
It's a fast moving environment, but appears to be linked to Spice.
Please contact us for more info and look after each other.

It was amazing to celebrate with our volunteers in with an awards ceremony for .

Last year, volunteers in Keighley facilitated 746 groups and donated 3911 hours of time. Thank you, you all make everything we do possible.

Thanks to everyone who came to this year's and contributed to some challenging and insightful conversations.

Anyone up for going again next year?

Podcast time - Your 10 min harm reduction quick listen

The fantastic Emma Crawshaw shares about the amazing work Crew 2000 is doing to have open and honest conversations with young people about their drug use.

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1ea3b735-816f-4374-9dd8-de16e9b033e1

and the perfect time to shout about our team of superstar volunteers!

Last year in Keighley, our volunteers prepared and cooked 4940 meals for some of the most vulnerable people we support! 💪 ... that's like 13 people around for tea every night

⚠️Nitazene Warning

Nitazenes (extremely high-strength synthetic opioid) have been found in the he**in supply in Sheffield, suspected of contributing to deaths. Nitazenes have also been found in drugs sold as benzodiazepines.

✅Don't use alone
✅Carry naloxone - you may need more to reverse an overdose with nitazenes
✅Treat all he**in as if it contains nitazenes
✅Call 999

The latest episode of the Project 6 podcast is here and thanks George Charlton for joining us for our weekly quick listen on all things !

So, how do we know what we know and what's LUV got to do with it? Have a listen and you might just find out... https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QEEQjQFirHPKWW8IJik5Y

This week the fabulous Deb Hussey joins us for our weekly podcast dive into all things harm reduction.

Brilliant quick listen exploring how involving people with living experience in the design of support means you get to solutions that, well, work!

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/abdb01d7-5718-4550-bbba-a250b728747e

This week it's Anna Millington on the Project 6 Podcast speaking about a network of mums changing how we see services.

Make sure you have a listen to this one https://ow.ly/2oui50Rtn0L

From changing injecting equipment to meet the needs of women to an anti-stigma campaign that has received international recognition.

It is with regret that we are announcing the closure of the Journey service in Sheffield. We want to thank the team for all their amazing work and commitment to this service.

The project works with women at risk of involvement with the justice system who are looking to make changes around their use of alcohol and other drugs.

Journey will continue to run until May 31st.

Read the full statement - https://ow.ly/u5Ra50RnRni

Series 2!

The Project 6 Podcast is back and this time we're focusing on all things harm reduction. We'll be speaking to inspiring people working in innovative ways to reduce the physical and social harm associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs.

Ep 1 - We speak to Jan Mayor from Turning Point Scotland about the work they're doing to promote the rights of people who use drugs through projects that ensure they have access to the level of support and healthcare everyone in our society should expect.

Have a listen 👂 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zsP47TDRYFS4oMq6Gb98S

After 40 years, Project 6 in Sheffield will soon be moving to a new home in the city🏠. There is so much history and so many memories from Abbeydale Road to take with us.

Join us on 2nd May for a celebration of the time we've spent hear and help us look to the future.

Drop-in
646 Abbeydale Road, S7 2BB
12.00 - 16.00

Hope you can make it.

Are you asking yourself how your organisation can genuinely meet the needs of everyone in your community?
So are we

There is so much packed into this year's Ideas Conference - https://project6.org.uk/conference/

Final week to pick up your early bird discounted tickets! ⌛️

Not long left to pick up your early bird tickets for this year's Ideas Conference!

Don't miss out on our discounted ticket rate 👉 https://ow.ly/FMwi50QNjTx, going soooooooooon....

What's the Problem with Inclusion: Diversity and belonging in the drug and alcohol sector
6th June 2024
Sheffield

Our first Your Voice event in with people from across Project 6.

A focus on how we embed ideas in all our support, thanks to everyone who came and shared their ideas and experience

Tickets for this year's Ideas Conference are on sale, you can buy now and save with our early bird deal, ending soon! 🤫
https://project6.org.uk/conference/

"What’s the problem with inclusion? Diversity and belonging in the drug and alcohol sector"

We’re looking for new motivated and passionate individuals to join our committed team of volunteers in

Gain valuable, hands-on experience in a range of alcohol and other drug services.

Find out more 👉https://project6.org.uk/volunteer_keighley/

Absolutely shattered after wheelchair basketball team building with Project 6 staff in and Likewise Sheffield


Really valued the opportunity to get to know each other and have some fun, despite the blisters...

It is with regret we are announcing the closure of Wharfe Valley Pathways. Due to changes to the funding structure, we are no longer able to sustainably deliver this project.

Since 2021 Wharfe Valley Pathways has been delivered in partnership between Project 6, The Cellar Trust and Keighley Healthy Living. It has provided accessible and non-judgmental support for people in Ilkley and the surrounding area who have experienced challenges to their health and wellbeing. This has included support around mental health, benefits and housing, access to foodbanks, substance use, domestic abuse, health and wellness, as well as referrals to other organisations.

We would like to take this opportunity to thanks to NHS Integrated Care Board, Wharfedale Community Health Partnership, Christchurch Ilkley, Primary Care Network, Social Prescribers, Carers’ Resource and residents of Ilkley and surrounding areas.

Read the full statement and for details of future support in the area https://project6.org.uk/wvp-closing/

A huge thank you to for inviting our CEO Vicki Beere to speak today as part of International Women’s Day

Early bird tickets - on sale now! 🎉👉 https://project6.org.uk/conference/

The Project 6 Ideas Conference - What's the problem with inclusion?

Join us as we explore together how we can build diversity and an authentic sense of belonging in the drug and alcohol sector

Book now your place now and take advantage of big savings!

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Kid Acne for donating his Stick to the Plan design, to Printed by Us for printing and selling it, and to everyone who bought a copy raising money for 2 incredible local charities, Project 6 and Archer Project, you guys are amazing 🙏

Knockout project in !👊💥

Recovery is about connection, you can find that in lots of different places
We've got some tough cookies at Project 6 👇

How mixed martial artists are delivering an elbow strike to threat of homelessness University researcher Mark Hollett has found a way to release the chokehold homelessness has on lives – through mixed martial arts (MMA).

After 16 years with Project 6, nine of which she has served as CEO, Vicki Beere has announced today that she will be stepping down and leaving the organisation in August 2024.

Read the full statement 👉 ow.ly/FSkS50QGEsH